Emerson Crane Hire Takes Delivery of UK’s First Liebherr LTM 1150-5.4
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Dagenham-based Emerson Crane Hire has taken delivery of the UK’s first Liebherr LTM 1150-5.4, a five-axle all-terrain crane with a 150-tonne maximum capacity. Its 66-metre telescopic boom is paired with a 10.8 to 19-metre double swingaway jib; with a 7-metre boom insert, the crane can reach a 92-metre hoist height and 72-metre working radius. It features Liebherr’s LICCON3 control system and can carry up to 29 tonnes of counterweight on UK roads under STGO regulations. Emerson ordered the crane at Bauma 2025 and has a second unit on order.
UK-First Crane Expands Emerson’s Fleet
The new LTM 1150-5.4 will support Emerson Crane Hire’s operations across London and the South of England. Its delivery follows the arrival of the UK’s first Liebherr LTM 1400-6.1 at Emerson earlier this year.
The company ordered the LTM 1150-5.4 at Bauma 2025, when it agreed to purchase two units. The first has now entered the fleet, with the second still on order.
Managing Director Liam Clancy said the crane fits between Emerson’s 110-tonne and 230-tonne models, giving the company another option for matching crane capacity, reach and transport requirements to each project.
“Its lifting capacity, reach and ability to carry substantial counterweight on the road will give us greater flexibility to match the right crane to each project and deliver an efficient service for our customers,”
Clancy said.
Boom and Jib Configuration
The five-axle LTM 1150-5.4 has a 66-metre telescopic boom. Emerson’s crane is equipped with a 10.8 to 19-metre double swingaway jib. Adding a 7-metre boom insert extends the crane’s reach to a 92-metre hoist height and 72-metre working radius.
The boom and jib arrangement gives the crane additional reach for lifting work where loads must be placed at height or at distance from the crane’s position.
LICCON3 and UK Road Travel
The crane is equipped with Liebherr’s LICCON3 control system and driver assistance systems designed to support road travel by alerting the driver to potential hazards.
Under UK STGO regulations, the crane can travel with up to 29 tonnes of counterweight on board. This can reduce the need to arrange separate counterweight transport for projects that can be completed with the crane in that travel configuration.
The LTM 1150-5.4 is Emerson’s latest addition to a growing fleet of new Liebherr cranes. Previous investments include the UK’s first LICCON3-equipped LTM 1110-5.2 and the LTM 1400-6.1.
About Emerson Crane Hire
Emerson Crane Hire is a mobile crane rental and lifting services company based in Dagenham, London. Founded in 1991, it serves customers across London, Essex and the South of England. Its fleet ranges from compact cranes to heavy-capacity all-terrain models, and the company also provides crane hire and contract lifting services.
Website: https://emersoncranes.com/
About Liebherr
Liebherr is a global manufacturer of construction machinery and other equipment, including mobile and crawler cranes. The LTM range comprises all-terrain mobile cranes designed for road travel between jobsites and lifting work in varied site conditions. The LTM 1150-5.4 is a five-axle, 150-tonne crane with a 66-metre telescopic boom and LICCON3 control system.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the LTM 1150-5.4’s lifting capacity?
The Liebherr LTM 1150-5.4 has a maximum lifting capacity of 150 tonnes.
What boom and jib does Emerson’s crane have?
It has a 66-metre telescopic boom and a 10.8 to 19-metre double swingaway jib. With a 7-metre boom insert, it can reach a 92-metre hoist height and 72-metre working radius.
What is the significance of the delivery?
It is the first LTM 1150-5.4 delivered in the UK. Emerson ordered two cranes at Bauma 2025; the first has arrived and a second remains on order.
How much counterweight can the crane carry on UK roads?
Under UK STGO regulations, the crane can travel with up to 29 tonnes of counterweight on board.
What control system does the LTM 1150-5.4 use?
The crane uses Liebherr’s LICCON3 control system and includes driver assistance systems designed to alert the driver to potential hazards during road travel.
